The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-06-17
BIAN AND DEMOCRAT. BLOOMSBURY COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA

groves and shaded walks have been held many
conferences and many arguments made that
settled the fate Of dynasties, and from the gates
have ridden many couriers bearing dis
patches that have changed the destiny OF
nations. The castle proper was founded by
William the Conqueror, but almost entirely
rebuilt by order OF Edward Ill, the architect
being the noted William of Wykeham, and,
In 1S24-'S, the edifce was finally and COM
petely remodeled under direction of Sir
Godfrey Wyatville. St Georges chapel Is
noted for the beauty of its Gothic architect
ure. and In its vault lie the remains Of many
royal perscnages, among them Henry vi,
Edward " and his queen, Henry VIII and
Jane Seymour Charles |, two of the Georges
and William ". In the round tower state
prisoners were formerly confined, and the
unfortunate James of Scotland was some
time a prisoner there. Half mile from
Windsor castle is the small palace of Frog
more, which was the residence OF Queen
Charlotte and of Queen Victorias mother,
the Duchess OF Kent
Despite the grandeur of Windsor and its
historic associations with her most glorious
ancestors the queens heart home Is at Bal
moral, in the Scottish highlands. SO charm
ing was life there to the queen and prince
consort that she has taken the world into her
confidence since her husbands death by
writing book on their life in the highlands.
The prince leased the estate in 1S4S, and
bought it in 1862. 1t is located in the parish
of Craithie, Aberdeenshire, on the right bank
of the River Dee, and comprises an area of
100000 acres, in which Is n tract of 1000
acres of almost prmeval Forest and 10000
acres of deer park, which includes forest,
open glade, hill and valley. The air Is cool
and invigorating in the warmest season. The
Ben-a-bourd, u picturesque mountain peak
near by, furnished Prince Albert his favorite
evening view; so the queen chose that as the
site of her memorial to the prince, which was
erected in 1863
At Balmoral she has always been accom-
panied by her daughter Princess Beatrice,
and the marriage of the latter to Prince
Henry of Battenberg has made no difference
in this respect. His pleasant manner has
made him great favorite at the little court
and among the Hghlanders. There are few
visitors to Balmoral. The Prince and Prin-
cess of Wales often come, making their home
al Abergedie, and at times other members Of
the royal family or invited guests are there.
The queen spends much of her time in the
open air, walking about the grounds or in
the groves with her favorite collie dogs, or
seated ON the lawn, reading, or driving about
the neighborhood occasionally visiting the
local gentry She also visits the homes of
the cotters 1--WE might call them cottagers)
frequently, and they have many tokens Of
her kindness in the form of books, pictures
and photographs. She is often present at Q
christening or a funeral. But with all these
gracious ways, her majesty is decidedly
"near," as the peasantry say-a British form
of the American slang "close"-that Is, she
calculates the outgo of the sixpences mora
than royal ladies usually do. Even at Bal
moral she devotes much Of her time to study.
ing the management Of her estate and the
condition of her funds, as well as the affairs
of the nation. A lady in waiting, two young
ladies as maids of honor, a cabinet minister,
an equerry. doctor and a secretary make up
the entire suite, and the household service is
quite limited.
1t is far otherwise at Windsor during the
season. There is a regiment of attendants OF
all ranks, from duke to dustman and from
lady Of the bedchamber to scullion. The total
is about 1000. AT the head of the household
forces is the lord steward, with q salary of
$4,000 year. appointed by the prime min
ister, and therefore political official. He is
commander in chief of every employe in the
household, except the ladies directly about
the person of the queen, the religious staff
and the stable corps. He appears at court on
state occasions, and appoints all his subordi-
mates. His lieutenant Is the master of the